Assemblies of God churches and non-denominational churches are each a significant part of Christianity in the world today. Millions of followers of Jesus Christ attend such churches every week. Though they have some overlapping areas of belief and practice because they are both Protestant, they have important differences as well. Assemblies of God is a…
The doctrine of mortal sin is a central belief in Roman Catholic theology. It concerns sins that are deemed especially serious and has eternal consequences for baptized members of the Catholic church. Baptists also believe that sin is serious, but do they believe in mortal sin? Baptists don’t believe in mortal sin, as the Catholic…
Methodists and Baptists have much in common with Protestant Christian denominations, but they also have important differences. One of these differences involves the practice of communion, also called the Lord’s Supper. Because of this, many people wonder if Methodists can take communion at a Baptist church. Methodists can take communion at a Baptist church if…
The doctrine of the Trinity has always been central to Christianity. The Baptist tradition is one of the largest branches of the Christian faith in the world today. A lot of people want to know what Baptists believe about the Trinity. Baptists believe in the Trinity. This means they believe that there is one God…
Baptism is an important event in Christianity. Christians take baptism seriously because the New Testament — and even Jesus Christ himself — instructs people to be baptized and to baptize others. Yet Christians have different views on baptism, including Baptists. Baptists conduct “believer’s baptism,” as opposed to “infant baptism,” because they believe that only people…
Godparents have been part of certain Christian traditions for centuries, playing an important role in churches and families. To some parents, deciding who will be their child’s godparent is as important as what name to give them. But can anyone be a godparent? Can Baptists be godparents? A Baptist church member would be allowed to…
Lent is one of the most well-known annual Christian observances. It has been practiced for centuries and is an important expression of devotion for many believers. But do all Christian denominations observe Lent? Several Christian denominations observe the sacred period of Lent, but not all do. In addition to Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches,…
Salvation is one of the most important beliefs in Baptist theology. It is as foundational to Baptist convictions as doctrines like the Trinity and the inspiration of the Bible. But what exactly do Baptists believe about salvation that makes it so important? Baptists believe salvation is based on God’s grace, through people’s faith, and in…
Baptist and Lutheran are two of Christian history’s most influential Protestant denominations. Yet, while there are many commonalities between Baptist and Lutheran denominations, churches, and believers, there are also significant differences. Lutherans and Baptists agree on several core beliefs of Christianity, including the Trinity, the authority of the Bible, and the centrality of Jesus Christ’s…
Christian denominations like Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Assemblies of God have clearly defined pathways to pastoral ministry. However, when it comes to non-denominational churches, the path is less defined. So how does a person become a non-denominational pastor? There are two common ways to become the pastor of a non-denominational church: (1) be offered…